COURSE OUTLINES WELCOME Introducing Yoobee Colleges The creative minds and legacies of South Seas Film & Television School, Animation College, Yoobee School of Design, AMES – The Institute of IT and Design and Arts (Canterbury) have joined forces to become Yoobee Colleges, an interdisciplinary college with seven campuses located throughout New Zealand.
These colleges all have rich histories, dating back 30 years in some cases, and have been working collaboratively for several years to offer complementary pathway programmes.
The official joining of these forces under one umbrella strengthens these relationships, enabling greater pathway options for students and stronger educational outcomes as some of the best creative educators in New Zealand come together for the joint purpose of training the country’s top creatives and IT professionals and getting them into rewarding careers.
Developing Generations of NZ's Leading Creative and Technical Talent Yoobee Colleges is committed to developing generation after generation of New Zealand’s leading creative and technical talents. We’ve been doing it for 30 years under various guises and will continue for a long time to come. We believe that it takes time to become an expert, that mentorship is the key to successful work, and that relationships are central to thriving careers.
Yoobee Colleges has campuses on Auckland’s North Shore, in Auckland city and Manukau, as well as in Rotorua, Wellington and Christchurch.
Yoobee Colleges is a Category 1 provider and, as the registered PTE, awards all qualifications referred to in this prospectus.
Visit yoobee.ac.nz for more information. MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSES 5 New Zealand Certificate in Creative Media 6 Diploma in Digital Design — Web & Graphic Design 7 Diploma in Digital Design — Animation & Film Production 8
SCHOOL OF DESIGN 9 Certificate in Makeup Artistry 10 Certificate in Fashion 11 Diploma in Fashion 12 Diploma in Creative Digital Design 13 Diploma in Web & UX Design 14
SCHOOL OF ANIMATION 15 Diploma in 3D Production 16 Diploma in Game Art & Development 17 Diploma in Advanced 3D Production 18 Diploma in Animation 19 Diploma in Specialised Animation 20 Diploma in Digital Media (Advanced) 21 Bachelor of Animation 22
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 24 Certificate in SQL Server Administration & Support 26 Certificate in Information Technology & Client Support 27 Diploma in Web & Application Development 28 Diploma in Networking 29 Diploma in Cloud Technology 30 Bachelor of Creative Software 31
SCHOOL OF FILM 32 New Zealand Diploma in Screen Production 33 Diploma in Screen Production 34 On Screen Acting 35 New Zealand Diploma in Photography 36
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4 MULTIDISCIPLINARY COURSES
5 NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE MEDIA LEVEL 4 | 60 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ASSESSMENT Students who are interested in Core Skills Each assessment focuses on learning outcomes specific to one of the four design creative media but not sure which The programme is delivered in an integrated manner, with a range of design contexts. There are no examinations. path to take should consider skills and materials delivered weekly to this course. It's a fun, practical develop core skills across the creative ENTRY REQUIREMENTS way to explore the many study areas of design, animation, interactivity Students must: options available at Yoobee. and film. • Be at least 16 • Have NCEA Level 2, or equivalent Unlock and develop core skills Explore, Create, Discover • Have basic computer skills with an across design, animation, This taster course of creative thinking, interest in design interactivity and film. Think media topics and software applications is designed to help students find their GRADUATE OUTCOMES of the course as a taster of place in the creative world through The main focus of this programme is to creative media topics, software experimentation and practical learning provide a foundation pathway for graduates applications and creative thinking. activities. into Yoobee’s Level 5 diplomas in Web & Graphic Design, and Animation & Film After completing the programme, SOFTWARE Production. move on to diploma-level study Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere in web and graphic design, Pro, Animate, Character Animate, animation or film production. Dreamweaver
EQUIPMENT Allocated camera equipment for Level 4, Edison robot (meetedison.com), PC or Apple computers, digital devices
Auckland Wellington 19 course length minimum age Christchurch Manukau Rotorua
6 DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL DESIGN WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGN LEVEL 5 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Designed to meet the latest Design Foundation Students must: industry demands, this programme Gain the core skills necessary for any • Have passed NCEA Level 3, or designer and learn about current industry is the starting point for students equivalent with at least one subject in a processes in the workplace. relevant field looking to study graphic design, OR Web Design or web and UX design. The course • Provide examples of work Find out how to make a functional, combines a foundation in design demonstrating skills in web and responsible website that displays on both principles with the technical skills graphic design (assessed by Graphic tablet and smartphone, using WordPress for producing engaging work Design Head of Faculty) and basic HTML and CSS. for online and digital outputs. OR • Have graduated from New Zealand Graphic Design Certificate in Creative Media (Level 4) Get the skills to create a wide range of professionally-crafted documents for digital display. FURTHER LEARNING Enrol in the Diploma in Creative Digital Interface Design Design or Diploma in Web & UX Design to Study the way humans and technology develop further skills. interact and learn to build a user interface that is functional and intuitive. GRADUATE CAREERS SOFTWARE Graduates can apply for jobs as a web content editor or junior web designer. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sublime Text 3, WordPress
EQUIPMENT PC or Apple computers
ASSESSMENT Each module is assessed by a project completed using industry-standard processes. Build a portfolio using work submitted.
Auckland portfolio 40 course length 17+ minimum age Wellington Christchurch requirement
7 DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL DESIGN ANIMATION & FILM PRODUCTION LEVEL 5 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Create an exciting and creative Design Foundation Students must: career in film and television with Learn core skills and current industry • Have passed NCEA Level 3 or processes in the workplace. hands-on, practical training from equivalent with at least one subject in a relevant field industry-experienced tutors. This Audio & Visual Production OR programme is for students with Learn filmmaking techniques to produce • Provide examples of work an interest in filmmaking, 3D video projects, including scriptwriting, demonstrating skills in animation storyboarding, production and editing. production, and a drive to develop and film production (assessed by Multimedia Head of Faculty) the core design skills used in Animation Principles OR video and animation production. Discover animation principles and apply • Have graduated from New Zealand them to different animation styles. Working Certificate in Creative Media (Level 4) in 3D and 2D, bring characters to life.
3D Model and Composite FURTHER LEARNING Design and model 3D objects then Graduates of this programme can further combine them with live footage to develop their skills in our Diploma in 3D produce incredible visual effects. Production or Diploma in Screen Production (Level 6). SOFTWARE Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Bachelor's degree Illustrator, InDesign, Autodesk Maya Graduates of this course can enrol in the final two years of the Massey University EQUIPMENT Bachelor of Design programme to graduate PC or Apple computers, DSLR with a bachelor's degree from the university. cameras, sound-recording equipment, video production room with studio GRADUATE CAREERS lighting and green screen Graduates can apply for jobs as a boom ASSESSMENT operator, wrangler, runner or freelance videographer. Each module is assessed by a project NB: Industry contacts recommend a completed using industry-standard minimum of two to three years’ study in processes. Students build a portfolio the field. demonstrating the development of their own personal style.
Auckland portfolio 40 course length minimum age Wellington requirement Christchurch Rotorua
8 SCHOOL OF DESIGN
9 CERTIFICATE IN MAKEUP ARTISTRY LEVEL 4 | 120 CREDITS
Do you dream of working in PROGRAMME COMPONENTS Skills for small business fashion, film, television or theatre? Basic Skills in Makeup & Hairstyling Learn skills in the marketing, taxation Want to see your makeup designs Begin by learning about skincare, face and financial processes necessary for running a small business. During computer on the big screen? shapes, contouring, highlighting and lab sessions you’ll produce a portfolio A qualification in makeup design base matching. As your skills improve, complete projects in natural, glamour, containing a range of your work. is the first step to making your evening, male and mature makeup. Cover dreams come true. The industry is the basic fundamentals of hairstyling, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES highly creative and technical, with a basic blowdrying techniques, using hot • Makeup artist in the fashion, film, wide range of career opportunities styling equipment and get an introduction television, theatre or modelling industry • Makeup artist in a beauty salon available worldwide to qualified to the principles of photography. • Sales consultant makeup artists. Character & Period • Freelance makeup artist Get an introduction to stage, screen The course offers extensive and fantasy makeup, and body art. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS hands-on learning of You’ll learn to create characters You must be at least 16 years old, have a range of techniques in all areas using specialist techniques, achieve basic computer skills, an interest in art and modern decade interpretations and of makeup, including beauty, high makeup, and NCEA Level 2 (or evidence of explore the history of makeup and fashion, photographic, theatre, ability to succeed in the programme). hairstyling through the decades. television, film and special effects makeup. Special Effects & Prosthetics Create simulated trauma and burn On graduating, you receive injuries, aging, horror looks, natural the New Zealand Certificate of and fantasy bald caps and prosthetic Makeup Artistry (Level 4). applications. You will also learn to sculpt, mould, apply and paint your own basic prosthetic creations and use an airbrush to apply beauty makeup, cover tattoos and create fantasy looks. Film, TV, Performance Create total looks for bridal, avant- garde and editorial, film, television and live performance. The programme finishes with an exhibition which is open to the public.
40 course length 16+ minimum age Christchurch
10 CERTIFICATE IN FASHION LEVEL 4 | 60 CREDITS
As one of only four schools approved PROGRAMME COMPONENTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES to deliver this qualification, we teach Design Communication • Entry-level fashion retail stylist you a diverse set of skills and fashion Learn fashion drawing and design • Junior visual merchandiser knowledge so you can assist in development techniques, and gain • Photoshoot assistant basic software and digital skills to • Junior personal stylist areas such as design, styling, visual create digital formats and hand-drawn • Entry-level workroom assistant merchandising, pattern-making and illustrations for the fashion industry. • Trainee buyer basic garment construction. You will be introduced to basic research • Design assistant and design development skills. • Trainee machinist This comprehensive learning experience provides in-depth Fashion Communication ENTRY REQUIREMENTS knowledge of how the fashion This module introduces you to the You must be 16 or over and have NCEA industry works and the job expression and communication of Level 2 or a New Zealand Certificate in opportunities or career paths fashion. Learn about the fashion industry Arts and Design Level 3, or equivalent. in New Zealand and internationally, and possible within the industry. You will need to attend an interview explore clothes, hair and makeup styling and supply samples of creative work. Enter the industry, or study at a more and photo shoots. Other topics include If your first language is not English, advanced level of fashion design, fashion styling, visual merchandising you must have ITELTS 5.5 (General or and marketing within a fashion context. Academic) with no band lower than 5.0. such as our New Zealand Diploma in Fashion (Level 5). Garment Technology On graduating, you receive Get an introduction to how garments are made, from a designer’s workroom to a the New Zealand Certificate in larger-scale manufacturing process, as Fashion (Level 4). well as basic patternmaking, garment construction and textile knowledge across both women’s and men’s clothing.
20 course length 16+ minimum age Christchurch
11 DIPLOMA IN FASHION LEVEL 5 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ASSESSMENT This year-long diploma is the natural Design Communication Tutor observations, portfolios, assignments, presentations, theory tests. next step for graduates of the Learn fashion drawing and design development techniques and gain basic New Zealand Certificate in software/digital skills to create digital ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Fashion (Level 4). It is also the formats and hand-drawn illustrations for Students must: ideal course for those already the fashion industry. • Be at least 18 with some experience and • Attend an interview Fashion Communication basic skills in the industry to • Have completed the Certificate in Fashion Learn about the fashion industry in (Level 4) go straight to diploma level. New Zealand and internationally, and OR explore clothes, hair and makeup styling • Be at least 18 and photoshoots, as well as fashion • Have NCEA Level 3, or equivalent styling, visual merchandising and • Show evidence of basic pattern-making, marketing within a fashion context. garment construction and computer skills • Attend an interview Garment Technology • Provide a portfolio of creative work Learn how garments are made, from a designer’s workroom to large-scale GRADUATE CAREERS manufacturing, and get an introduction Graduates can apply for jobs as a fashion to basic patternmaking, garment design assistant, design room assistant, product construction and textile knowledge development assistant, junior garment technician, across both women’s and menswear. specification technician, junior merchandising assistant, junior production assistant, planning Fashion Practice and Application assistant or buyer’s assistant. Practise and self-manage design projects and engage with the fashion industry during a two-week unpaid work placement. Undertake a total of 60 hours' work experience in a fashion-related work environment.
portfolio Christchurch 36 course length 17+ minimum age requirement
12 DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE DIGITAL DESIGN LEVEL 6 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS EQUIPMENT Mac computers This programme teaches Branding students how to combine Learn how branding and identity influence an audience's view of products ASSESSMENT creative and digital skills to and services. Create visual assets for A range of assessment methods is create work that is compelling, a variety of projects, including print, used. Student must pass all summative persuasive and powerful. screen, public advertising and uniforms. assessments in order to graduate. Learn about typography and Information Design ENTRY REQUIREMENTS layout, and how to capture and Design publications that speak Students must: manipulate images. Gain an clearly to their target audience. Work • Have graduated from the Diploma in understanding of the conventional with typography, layout and visual Digital Design (Web & Graphic Design) components to create a variety of design process and use it to create (Level 5) appropriate, engaging deliverables. OR digital illustrations, brand identities, • Have a portfolio assessed by Graphic Product Launch packaging, posters, magazines, Design Head of Faculty brochures, ads and more. Work through the process of launching a product. Create deliverables for a target audience, learn about barcodes, QR FURTHER LEARNING Bachelor's degree codes, product photography, die lines Graduates of the Diploma in Creative Digital and packaging and printing on different Design can enrol in the final two years of substrates. Massey University's Bachelor of Creative Event Media Production programme to graduate Create the visual and experiential with a bachelor's degree from the university. elements of an event through research of way-finding, user experience and the GRADUATE CAREERS creation of inspired and effective digital Graduates can apply for roles as a junior and print collateral. graphic designer, junior Mac operator, junior pre-press operator or junior web designer. SOFTWARE Adobe Creative Cloud suite, current online collaborative design tools
Auckland portfolio 40 course length 17+ minimum age Wellington Christchurch requirement
13 DIPLOMA IN WEB & UX DESIGN LEVEL 6 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS LANGUAGES Everything we see in the vast UX Design HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP online world is made possible Master the basic principles of UX design, and gain an insight into new EQUIPMENT by web developers. and emerging HTML5 technologies and PC and Mac computers Learn how to apply the principles current industry-standard JavaScript of visual design and master libraries. ASSESSMENT the scripting languages that A range of assessment methods is Foundation Coding used. Student must pass all summative support client-side development, Learn basic programming principles and assessments in order to graduate. as well as how to research, create applications with error-free code that optimise page speed and usability. design, write and host dynamic ENTRY REQUIREMENTS websites and web applications. Data Visualisation Students must: • Have graduated from the Diploma in This programme sets students on Work with third-party applications to retrieve and manipulate data and Digital Design (Web & Graphic Design) the path to a career in online media, present it in a format allowing the (Level 5) graduating with a comprehensive viewer to interact with it intuitively. Use OR knowledge base and an online agile methodology in a collaborative • Prove competency in HTML and CSS to the required standard portfolio to showcase new skills. environment, and learn to use a JavaScript framework to create projects. GRADUATE CAREERS Content Management Systems Graduates can seek entry-level positions (CMS) in web content editing, image creation, WordPress theming, or as a junior web Learn the skills that set a developer apart designer. – creating something individual from a stock standard system.
SOFTWARE Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Sublime Text, online software (UXPin, Trello, Slack)
Auckland portfolio 40 course length 17+ minimum age Wellington requirement Christchurch
14 SCHOOL OF ANIMATION
15 DIPLOMA IN 3D PRODUCTION LEVEL 6 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ASSESSMENT A range of assessment methods is A career in 3D production Modelling and Texturing used. Student must pass all summative combines artistry with the latest in Learn how to model hard-surface and organic models and discover how the assessments in order to graduate. technology. Turn creative ideas into techniques apply to skills such as rigging, compelling images by capturing animation and interactive games. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS the essence of movement to bring Students must: characters and scenes to life. Technical Studio • Have completed the Diploma in Digital Master key concepts and fundamentals Design (Animation & Film Production) Learn techniques in character of lighting, rendering and rigging, and (Level 5) modelling, rigging and character develop skills in optimising a scene file to OR animation, and use dynamics achieve a lower render timeframe. • Have a portfolio assessed by the Head of Faculty and particles, with cloth and Animation fluid simulations, to achieve Nail the fundamentals of animation using FURTHER LEARNING tools and procedures and hone skills in impressive visual effects. Diversify your skills by enrolling in the working with audio and acting to achieve Diploma in Screen Production, or the better character performance. Diploma in Advanced 3D Production. Visual Effects Look at visual effects design, analysis GRADUATE CAREERS of real-world physical phenomena, pre- Graduates can seek entry-level positions as visualisation and animatics, as well as a junior member of a modelling or animation scripting and maths for VFX, dynamic team, a 3D production generalist or an effects and working with footage. assistant technical director.
SOFTWARE Photoshop/Illustrator, Maya, ZBrush/ Mudbox polypainting, Mari, Substance Painter/Designer
EQUIPMENT High-spec PC, greenscreen studio, chrome/grey sphere, cinema production cameras, DSLR still cameras
Auckland portfolio course length Wellington 40 17+ minimum age requirements Christchurch
16 DIPLOMA IN GAME ART & DEVELOPMENT LEVELLEVEL 75 | 240120 CREDITSCREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must have completed one of This two-year programme gives Year 1 the following Yoobee programmes: students the skills to create a • Game design fundamentals • Character and environment • Diploma in Digital Design (Animation video game from start to finish, asset generation & Film Production) (Level 5) including planning, working • Engine and UX • Diploma in Creative Digital Design (Level 6) with industry-standard game • Animation • Diploma in Web & UX Design (Level 6) engines and art development. • Game prototype • Diploma in 3D Production (Level 6) • Diploma in Advanced 3D Year 2 Production (Level 7) • Pre-production: simulated • or equivalent workplace project Students must also demonstrate proficiency • Production: simulated in Maya (or complete a Yoobee short course in workplace project Maya), and provide samples of work showing • Portfolio development and necessary skills. production blogs GRADUATE CAREERS SOFTWARE Graduates can seek positions as a game Unreal Engine (used in BioShock Infinite), designer, UI/UX developer, illustrator, modeller, Unity, Wasteland 2, Dead Trigger 2, technical artist, concept artist or app developer. Dragons of Elanthia, Poly Bridge, Mini Metro, Deus Ex: The Fall, Cities: Skylines, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Infinity Blade, Mass Effect 3, Unreal Tournament series
EQUIPMENT High-spec PCs
ASSESSMENT Assessment is standards-based. All projects must reach industry standard. There are no examinations.
Wellington portfolio course length minimum age 2 Christchurch requirement years
17 DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED 3D PRODUCTION LEVEL 7 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS SOFTWARE Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, Mudbox, Environmental Realism A highly sought-after pathway into MotionBuilder, ZBrush, Mari, Nuke, RenderMan, Learn to plan and execute a CG 3D Production, technical art is that Python production pipeline by taking a real- beautiful bridge between artists world environment and replicating it as a EQUIPMENT and programmers. Our Diploma in photo-realistic 3D scene. High-spec computers, digital video cameras, Advanced 3D Production (Level 7) You’ll master cool stuff like model sound-recording equipment, video production teaches you how to navigate it. production, digital sculpting, texturing, room with studio lighting and green screen . asset management, look development, CG lighting, compositing and post- ASSESSMENT production. All projects must be produced to commercial standard. There are no examinations. Team Production Work in a simulated industry style studio ENTRY REQUIREMENTS as a specialist to complete a large scale Yoobee's Diploma in 3D Production (Level 6) is an project. We’ll delve into project planning excellent pathway into this programme. Students and management, data management, may still qualify if they are able to demonstrate industry practices, critical analysis, their skills and knowledge in a showreel. as well as further develop your skills in your chosen CG specialisation. WHERE COULD THIS TAKE YOU? Research and Showreel With this qualification, you’ll likely be snapped This is your capstone project for the year. up as a technical director (TD). Here are just Research the career specialisation you a few of the areas you might specialise in: wish to pursue and design a project to LIGHTING TD – these are the artists in charge bolster your showreel. Build your skills of lighting and rendering 3D scenes in project planning and scope, brief SHADER TD – land this role and you’ll be development, professional practice and prepping objects for the texture painters, critique. Finish the year with an industry and writing and adjusting shaders to standard showreel to showcase your determine the appearance of models talents to employers. CHARACTER TD – these are the guys who rig characters with skeletons, clothing, hair and deformation controls.
Wellington portfolio course length Christchurch 40 minimum age requirement Auckland
18 DIPLOMA IN ANIMATION LEVEL 5 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS Animation Special Topic Students explore contemporary Animation Principles The Diploma in Animation approaches, tools and alternative media An introduction to the theory and (DA) is aimed at students forms and work both collaboratively and practice of animation principles through looking to build foundation individually to explore a contemporary and lectures and exercises. animation skills. There is a special topic. strong emphasis on story Visual Communication A firm grounding in the principles of and narrative, character visual communication design and the ASSESSMENT design, animation principles relationship to animation. Assessment in theory and practical: and drawing. Students can • Animation techniques Animation Studio I • Injecting emotion into characters choose to study on a 2D or 3D Principal character animation techniques • Working with tools, software or pathway, but will enjoy shared and fundamental practices and techniques to tell stories classes in topics such as life processes of animation.
drawing and storytelling. Visual Narrative ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must: Get a snapshot of different An introduction into the art of visual storytelling, ideation and world-building. • Have NCEA Level 1 or equivalent areas within the animation Students use techniques to develop and • Supply a complete portfolio pipeline, with flexibility for those narrative concepts into a final storyboard who wish to hone particular and comic. GRADUATE CAREERS skills. Students can choose Graduates can seek positions as an Compositing assistant animator. to exit at the end of this year, Students work with current industry- or move into a Diploma in standard technologies that aid both 2D Specialised Animation. and 3D animation mediums, and explore a range of visual styles and methods.
Animation Studio II Introduction to the pipeline of animated production, time management techniques and engaging in collaborative environments through discussion and presenting of ideas.
Auckland portfolio minimum age Manukau 32 course length requirement 18+ Rotorua
19 DIPLOMA IN SPECIALISED ANIMATION LEVEL 6 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ASSESSMENT The Diploma in Specialised Animation Advanced Principles of Animation Assessment in theory and practical: (DS) takes the core foundation skills Students analyse and break down • Animation techniques learnt in the first year and adds more established visual concepts and • Injecting emotion into characters specialised techniques. aesthetics in order to reconstruct their • Working with tool, software or own work with insightful principles and technique to tell stories Students choose a pathway of 2D or 3D knowledge. specialisation and share classrooms for ENTRY REQUIREMENTS their non-specific studio courses. Post-Production Students must: Explore the art of post-production On completion of the course, students • Have graduated from the Diploma in sequences and investigation using have the option of entering the industry, Animation (Level 5) various technologies, techniques and or progressing on to the Diploma in approaches. Digital Media (Advanced) (Level 7). GRADUATE CAREERS Graduates can seek positions as an Advanced Animation Studio 1 assistant animator, storyboard artist, rigger, Extend knowledge of animation asset layout artist, matte painter, illustrator, production and animation skills by concept artist, comic artist or pre-vis artist. implementing them in the construction of more complex technical and aesthetic assets.
Visual Storytelling Explore storytelling in animation to a wide scope of media, including audience engagement.
Portfolio and Career Preparation Prepare for employment in animation and related industries by developing an effective portfolio.
Advanced Animation Studio 2 Advanced asset creation and animation knowledge that can be taken into the industry.
Auckland portfolio course length minimum age Manukau 32 requirement 18+ Rotorua
20 DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL MEDIA (ADVANCED) LEVEL 7 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ASSESSMENT The Diploma in Digital Media Story-telling and Narrative Assessment of theory and practical work. (DDM) is an intensive one-year A deeper understanding on the topics This course is largely self-directed so course of study designed to refine of visual storytelling, ideation, and world students are expected to manage their students’ fundamental animation building, to enable students to create own time and workload efficiently. skills and knowledge gained engaging visual designs for an audience. over the previous two years. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Pitch Proposal Students must: The year is fast-paced and relies The necessary skills to design and pitch • Have graduated from the Diploma heavily on students making their own creative projects in a professional manner. in Specialised Animation (Level 6) schedules and managing their time wisely. Students have the opportunity Major Project GRADUATE CAREERS to work on their own film from start to Students utilise fundamental design Graduates can seek roles as an assistant finish in a simulated studio environment. and animation skills to develop work animator, storyboard artist, rigger, layout relevant to industry-standard practices. artist, matte painter, illustrator, concept artist, comic artist or pre-vis artist. Entrepreneurship and Practice Learn the skills to create a professional profile by tailoring portfolios and showreels to the specific demands of a client.
Project Proposal Students learn to benchmark their work to industry-standard demands and create engaging and creative content.
Capstone Project Focus on an area of speciality for a self- directed and self-anaged creative project.
Auckland portfolio course length minimum age 32 18+ Rotorua requirement
21 BACHELOR OF ANIMATION with majors in Story & Character; World-building & Visual Effects; Interactive Media & Games (+ HONOURS OPTION) LEVEL 7 | 360 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS This programme is the Year 1 ultimate animation training ground. • Foundation knowledge and skills New Zealand's only degree- • Principles of storytelling for film and animation level course specialising in 2D • Studio-based life drawing classes • Visual communication design and 3D character animation, the • 2D and 3D skills and animation programme produces world-class animators who are at the top of Year 2 their field. • Cinematic, visual effects and game design • Game assets and game art creation Students can choose to stay on for • Game creation software a fourth, Honours year to work on • Development of stories, worlds and characters for different genres and media types large-scale stories and collaborate • Professional practice, ethics and project managment • Advanced 3D graphics practice with commercial studios or • Interactive production innovative orignal projects. Year 3 • In-depth focus on a specific area, mentored by specialist lecturers • Cultural, social, theoretical and historical knowledge and skills • Individual or group project
Year 4 Honours • Full academic year to develop a project • Internship programme • Research design project
SOFTWARE Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, After Effects, Animate), Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Mudbox, Unity, Unreal
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE Cintiqs, stationary PCs, labs, projectors, zoom, 3D printers, green screen, video equipment, sound room
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Graphic tablets, stationary computer or laptop, stationery (pens, pencils), sketchbook, notebook.
22 ASSESSMENT World-building & Visual Effects graduates may seek roles as a: To graduate, students must acquire 120 credits at Level 5, Concept artist, world-builder, scenographer, art director, 120 credits at Level 6 and 120 credits at Level 7 for a total of environment designer, matte painter, 3D artist, 3D modeller, 360 credits. rigger, lighting artist, texture artist, technical artist, motion To graduate with a Bachelor of Animation with Honours, capture technician, compositor, visual effects artist, visual students must acquire an additional 30 credits in core grader or illustrator. subjects and earn 90 credits in their major field of study for a total of 480 credits, with 195 credits focused on a major field Interactive Media & Games graduates may seek roles of study. as a: Game designer, level designer, concept artist, interactive A performance-based assessment methodology with a narrative designer, interface designer, game developer, mobile 10-point scale on a revised rubric is used. Students receive content developer, app designer, digital media artist, game a list of criteria specific to a course that assignments are artist, character designer or sprite animator. assessed against. Students are allocated a grade for each criterion.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must: • Provide evidence of creative abilities and potential in the form of a portfolio • Have qualifications from an overseas secondary school or tertiary institution deemed appropriate by Head of Faculty OR • Have successfully completed a relevant foundation studies programme
GRADUATE CAREERS Story & Character graduates may seek roles as a: Character designer, character animator, director of animation, narrative designer, screenplay writer, scriptwriter, storyboard artist, previse artist, layout artist, virtual cinematographer, animatic artist, experimental animator or editor.
Wellington portfolio course length minimum age years3 18+ Auckland requirement
23 24 SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY
25 CERTIFICATE IN SQL SERVER ADMINISTRATION & SUPPORT LEVEL 5 | 60 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must: This programme teaches students Scripting for Systems Administrators • Have 48 NCEA credits at Level 2, or to use Microsoft’s Structured Query Use scripting to configure database equivalent in best four subjects Language (SQL) Server for relational servers and underlying server operating OR database systems, and learn backup/ system, and TSQL and web scripting to • Have completed an appropriate restore strategies and security control access database data from a small web- qualification at Level 3 equivalent as well as develop database solutions based application. OR through practical exercises. • Have suitable industry/computing Administering Database Servers experience Configure encryption (including backup), • Attend an interview troubleshoot encryption errors, configure data access and permissions and ASSESSMENT database object permissions, create and All projects must reach industry standards. maintain users and custom roles, and configure user options for Azure Cloud LEARNING PATHWAY SQL Database. Progress to the Diploma in Web and Application Development. Structured Query Language International certification Create Transact-SQL SELECT queries, With additional practical experience, identify proper SELECT query structure, graduates can sit the following exam: write specific queries, and identify the • Microsoft Certified Solutions query that would return expected results Associate (MCSA) SQL 2016 Database based on provided table structure and/ Development or data. GRADUATE CAREERS Database Development Graduates can apply for jobs as a Build and implement a database across database administrator or database organisations, ensuring high levels of data developer. availability (concepts covered include: National median contracting rate: creating database files, data types and NZ$95 per hour tables; planning, creating and optimising indexes; ensuring data integrity; implementing views, stored procedures and functions; and managing transactions and locks).
16 course length 18+ minimum age Auckland
26 CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & CLIENT SUPPORT LEVEL 5 | 60 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This specialisation covers the Scripting for Systems Students must: • Have 48 NCEA credits at Level 2, or fundamentals of computer technology, Pull together knowledge from equivalent in best four subjects installation, configuration and Commands and Procedures, as OR troubleshooting of PCs and related well as some web integration. • Have completed an appropriate hardware, as well as basic networking, qualification at Level 3 equivalent scripting and installing/configuring Hardware OR of operations systems. Learners History of computing hardware • Have suitable industry/computing receive guidance from a team of (including mobile devices and 2D/3D experience experienced lecturers in a hands- printers) covering theory (how system • Attend an interview on, practical learning environment. components work together) and practical (assembling/disassembling a PC, ASSESSMENT routine maintenance and diagnostics) All projects must reach industry standards.
Operating Systems LEARNING PATHWAY History of operating systems Windows Progress to the Diploma in Networking. (Vista to Windows 10), Apple, Linux International certification (Ubuntu) and mobile OS (Android, IOS With additional practical experience, and Windows Mobile), with hands-on graduates can sit the following exam: experience installing and configuring • CompTIA A+ Windows and Linux operating systems, and fault-finding using both Graphical GRADUATE CAREERS User and Command Line interfaces. Graduates can apply for jobs as a field service technician, IT support technician or Introduction to Networking helpdesk representative. Networking both peer-to-peer and Average entry-level salary: NZ$46–65K client servers, with a focus on the Auckland median base salary: NZ$93K connection medium (twisted pair cabling, Thicknet, Thinnet, fibre optic and wireless), security, diagnosis and repair, as well as topologies and the seven-layer OSI model.
16 course length 18+ minimum age Auckland
27 DIPLOMA IN WEB & APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT LEVEL 5 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This programme teaches students Mobile Application Development Students must: to use SQL, HTML5, CSS3 and Learn programming in C#, SQL, XAML • Have graduated from the Certificate in JavaScript to develop interactive and LINQ, and commonly-used data SQL Server Administration & Support and responsive websites, as well as formats JSON and XML. The course (Level 5), or equivalent mobile applications for the Windows also covers libraries, frameworks, OR Store (using C#) to integrate with package managers and SDKs used • Have a bachelor-level degree, or Microsoft’s cloud services. with Visual Studio. equivalent OR Web Application Development • Have industry experience Design a user interface in HTML to create ASSESSMENT pages and forms to collect and validate All projects must reach industry standards. input at client side. The concepts of styling, user interface animation and LEARNING PATHWAY adaptive user interface adding offline Graduates can progress to the Bachelor of support, objects and methods are Creative Software programme. introduced and applied in HTML, CSS and International certification JavaScript using Visual Studio. Graduates may sit the following exam: Cloud Services • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Introduction to the principles, (MCSA): SQL 2016 certification programming languages, tools, frameworks and best practices for the GRADUATE CAREERS development of mobile device-enabled Graduates can apply for jobs as a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), database administrator or database Universal Windows Platform (UWP), and developer. C#-based cloud service products using the Azure cloud platform.
Practical Project Students produce a running application of their own design based on customer requirements using concepts learned.
32 course length 18+ minimum age Auckland
28 DIPLOMA IN NETWORKING LEVEL 6 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must: Learn about network architecture, Administering, Installing & functions, components and models, Configuring Servers • Have graduated from the Certificate before progressing to routing and Learn how to implement core Windows in Information Technology & Client Support (Level 5), or equivalent switching essentials for small server infrastructure in an existing OR networks, and how to scale networks enterprise environment using tools like Active Directory Group Policy and • Have a bachelor-level degree, or for more complex setups. equivalent PowerShell, along with configuring OR services to deploy, manage and maintain • Have industry experience a Windows server infrastructure. ASSESSMENT Advanced Networking All projects must reach industry standards. Learn core and advanced concepts of configuring Cisco routers and switches LEARNING PATHWAY in a LAN environment, and concepts Graduates can progress to the Bachelor of VLAN, VTP, STP, Ether channel port of Creative Software or Diploma in Cloud security, DHCP, NAT, ACL, single- Technology programmes. and multi-area OSPF and EIGRP. International certification Graduates may sit the following exam: Network Theory and Practice • Cisco Certified Network Administrator Create a network focusing on Cisco (CCNA) routers and switches, configure and secure devices in LAN/WAN environments using the Cisco IOS GRADUATE CAREERS Graduates can apply for jobs as a technical command line interface, and explore support technician, service technician, IT the TCP/IP model and subnet network support administrator, network technician addresses, as well as WAN concepts of or helpdesk representative. PPP, PPPoE, GRE tunnels and EBGP.
Specialisation Project In a team, create proof of concept using the knowledge gained in earlier modules to complete a project, meeting the requirements of the brief, and create a technical report.
32 course length 18+ minimum age Auckland
29 DIPLOMA IN CLOUD TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 7 | 130 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ASSESSMENT Gain commercially sought- • Active Directory services All projects must reach industry standards. • Configuring advanced server services after knowledge and practical • Server administration skills in cloud technology. LEARNING PATHWAY • Information-sharing systems International certification • Platform as a Service (PaaS) Build and run a virtualisation Graduates may sit the following exams: • Administering System Center environment, active directory • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate Configuration Manager services, private clouds, and build (MCSA) Windows Server 2016 • Deploying System Center up a working knowledge of network • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert Configuration Manager (MCSE) Productivity infrastructure and security. • Monitoring and operating a private • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert cloud (MCSE) Mobility • Configuring and deploying a private • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert cloud (MCSE) • Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Students learn to carry out sophisticated implementation and operation of ICT systems utilised at the forefront of GRADUATE CAREERS business operations. Practise working Graduates can apply for jobs as a server independently to manage the design and administrator, network administrator, installation of a comprehensive range of network analyst, technical support networked computer operating systems systems specialist, virtualisation specialist and adjuncts, install and maintain new or cloud solution specialist. systems and backups and troubleshoot for multiple users.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must: • Have the Diploma in SQL Server Administration and Development (Level 5), or Diploma in Networking (Level 6), or equivalent OR • Have a bachelor-level degree, or equivalent OR • Have industry experience
45 course length 18+ minimum age Auckland
30 BACHELOR OF CREATIVE SOFTWARE LEVEL 7 | 360 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS • Have significant level of achievement in Year 12 The bachelor’s degree brings together Year 1 • Have completed relevant foundation computer science, art and design, • UX Design for Web/Mobile app studies programme or tertiary social science and business knowledge • Development Principles qualification in a transdisciplinary approach to for Web/Mobile App Special admission producing future innovators. • Integrated Studio 1 – Web/ Students must: Mobile App Projects Learn to think critically while working • Be 20 or older • UX Principles for Game Design on commercially-relevant projects in • Be a New Zealand citizen or • Development Principles a studio-like environment. With tutor permanent resident for Mobile Games and industry mentor support, upskill • Have a professional portfolio and/or • Integrated Studio 2 – in concept development, app design, documented industry experience Mobile Game Projects game art and UX. ASSESSMENT Year 2 All projects must reach industry standards. • Technical Design for Software • App on Android and Xcode • Move App Projects GRADUATE CAREERS Graduates can apply for jobs as a creative • Society, Enterprise, Innovation consultant, UX/UI designer, interaction • Integrated Studio designer, unity developer, Unreal Engine developer, virtual world architect, software Year 3 developer, website developer, Android • Investigative Studio application developer, Apple application • Capstone Project/Internship developer, virtual reality developer, augmented reality developer, mobile game ENTRY REQUIREMENTS developer or full-stack developer. General admission Students must: • Have NCEA University Entrance or equivalent CIE/IB grades, or equivalent qualification from overseas secondary school or tertiary institution Discretionary admission Students must: • Be at least 16 and under 20
3 course length minimum age Auckland years 18+
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32 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN SCREEN PRODUCTION LEVEL 5 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Tutored by industry professionals, Majors Students must: students participate in over 30 Students’ creative, technical and personal • Be interviewed by academic staff productions, undertake generic skills are assessed in Term 1. In Terms studies in film and television as a 2–4, majors are studied to more advanced ASSESSMENT communication and entertainment levels. Students' first choice of major Each module is assessed through practical medium, and get an introduction to cannot be guaranteed with student exercises and practical/written tests. industry business structures, regulatory numbers limited as follows: bodies and funding agencies. • Art and design (14–16) GRADUATE CAREERS • Camera, lighting, audio (32) Graduates can apply for jobs in art • Post production editing (24–28) and design, camera, lighting, audio, • Production management (18–20) post-production editing, production • Drama directing/scriptwriting (24–28) management, drama directing/ • Documentary directing/research scriptwriting or documentary directing/ (12–16) research.
Foundation Practical exercises help students choose a major.
Skills Development Experience a series of practical workshops and short documentary and drama productions.
Intensive Workshops Workshop longer-form documentaries and dramas, including two weeks of shooting drama scenes on location with an industry crew, and working from a Sky TV outside broadcasting van.
Building Showreels Complete pre-production planning, production recording and post production of a short documentary or drama film.
portfolio course length minimum age Auckland 40 17+ requirement
33 DIPLOMA IN SCREEN PRODUCTION LEVEL 6 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ASSESSMENT This is the perfect programme for Commercial Studio A range of assessment methods is used. students who have always wanted Explore how video and motion can Students must pass all summative to create visual effects for films, be used for promotional artistic and assessments in order to graduate. and produce video content. informative content in a range of commercial deliveries. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must: Narrative Studio • Have successfully completed the Gain exposure to narrative storytelling Diploma in Digital Design (Animation in film as an art form within the screen & Film Production) (Level 5) production industry. Develop intermediate OR skills in pre-production, production and • Have a portfolio assessed by the post-production workflow. Head of Faculty VFX Studio Learn and work with industryleading FURTHER LEARNING compositing software and gain an Consider studying our Diploma in understanding of industry workflows for Advanced 3D Graphics (Level 7). pipeline VFX. Production Studio GRADUATE CAREERS Launch your career with an entry-level Consolidate your skills and design and position in the film, television or produce a screen production project, animation industry. curate an online presence and complete a dynamic showreel. SOFTWARE Adobe Creative Cloud, Cinema 4D Lite, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Nuke Studio, NukeX, Final Draft/Celtx EQUIPMENT Professional camera rigs capable of HD and UHD capture, lenses, filters and diffusers, camera mounting equipment, dollys, sliders and jib arm kits, scene lighting kits, sound recording equipment, action cameras, green screen and sound recording space.
Auckland portfolio course length minimum age 40 17+ Wellington requirement Christchurch
34 ON SCREEN ACTING LEVEL 5 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This course delivers an understanding Acting Techniques Students must: and working knowledge of the Develop body, voice and imagination • Be interviewed by academic staff professional practices of television while exploring a wide variety of acting and film production and prepares techniques. ASSESSMENT students for employment in acting Each module is assessed through practical roles in the film and television Performance Skills exercises and practical/written tests. industry, as well as establishing Take part in studio and location contracts with professional agents. production exercises with students from GRADUATE CAREERS the Diploma in Screen Production course Graduates can apply for jobs as a drama as they develop their craft from simple company member, assistant drama instructor, shoots to short drama films. performer in music videos, actor in television commercials or productions, performer in community events/festivals or a commercial Professional Skills actor. To manage and sustain a career in the film and television industry, learn how to: • Apply drama techniques with technical ability and artistic proficiency in an extended repertoire • Perform drama techniques to engage an audience • Analyse and interpret performance texts • Apply a broad range of research and analytical skills • Manage and take responsibility for own professional practice • Analyse characteristics of the stage and screen industry to develop career plan
40 course length 17+ minimum age Auckland
35 NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL 6 | 120 CREDITS
OVERVIEW PROGRAMME COMPONENTS ASSESSMENT This programme is designed to provide • History of photography Each module is assessed through students with the knowledge, skills and • Science of photography practical exercises and aesthetic appreciation necessary for • Introduction to photographic practical/written tests. a successful career in photography. aesthetics • Photographic equipment GRADUATE CAREERS • Digital cameras Graduates can apply for jobs as a • Post-camera digital workflow professional photographer, or obtain • Digital photo post production (Adobe a trainee position with photographic Photoshop and Lightroom) companies or other industries requiring • Introduction to preparing portfolios, staff with a high level of photographic CV, researching, networking and knowledge and skills. developing careers Graduates may also progress to related • Introduction to scheduling, studies at degree-level. budgeting, bookkeeping and business management • Planning and production • Introduction to commercial photography art direction • Analysis and feedback • Studio lighting
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Students must: • Be interviewed by academic staff • Submit a photography portfolio.
portfolio course length minimum age Auckland 40 17+ requirement
36 HOW TO ENROL
APPLY Complete the application form. We need a verified form of ID with your application.
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PORTFOLIO Bring examples of your work, as outlined in the entry requirements for the course you wish to study.
OFFER We will review your application and discuss your planned study pathway. You will be offered a place in an appropriate programme and receive a letter of confirmation outlining payment options.
ACCEPTANCE A letter is sent three to four weeks before you start, outlining the programme for your first day. Congratulations! You are now a Yoobee student!
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New Education Group's dynamic campuses specialise in training for distinct high-demand industries. Our practical programmes are developed with industry consultation to ensure students graduate with the skills today’s employers want. Our tutors come direct from the industries they teach, classes are small and the learning environment is fun and supportive. Each of our fit-for-purpose campuses features authentic training environments, enabling students to master practical skills for their chosen professions.
Sustainable employment is the ultimate goal. Employment skills are embedded in our programmes and many courses include work experience opportunities or internships. Our Careers team and campus staff provide free employment support to students and graduates, and we have an extensive network of industry partnerships. Our students gain the right skills and the most industry-relevant qualifications – and we place 80 percent of them in careers each year!
At New Education Group we empower our students to carve their own paths in today's rapidly-changing world.
New Education Group operates six Category 1 registered Private Training Establishments (PTEs). Each PTE awards its own qualifications. The PTEs have a number of colleges which operate in the marketplace, and qualifications from each college are awarded as follows:
New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) is a Category 1 provider and, as the registered PTE, awards all qualifications offered by NZMA.
North Shore International Academy (NSIA) is a Category 1 provider and, as the registered PTE, awards all qualifications offered by NSIA.
The New Zealand College of Massage (NZCM) is a Category 1 provider and, as the registered PTE, awards all qualifications offered by NZCM.
New Zealand Institute of Sport (NZIS) is a Category 1 provider and, as the registered PTE, awards all qualifications offered by NZIS.
New Zealand School of Tourism (NZST) is a Category 1 provider and, as the registered PTE, awards all qualifications offered by NZST, Cut Above Academy and Elite School of Beauty & Spa.
Yoobee Colleges is a Category 1 provider and, as the registered PTE, awards all qualifications offered by Yoobee Colleges.
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CAMPUS LOCATIONS
AUCKLAND City Road Campus, Level 4, 3 City Rd, PO Box 68011, Auckland 1010 T +64 9 303 3120 E [email protected]
Queen Street Campus, Level 11, 385 Queen St, Auckland 1010 T +64 9 373 4958 E [email protected]
South Seas Film School Campus, 3/75 Ellice Rd, Glenfield, Auckland 0629 T +64 9 444 3253 E [email protected]
Manukau Campus, Second floor, Westfield Manukau City, Auckland 2104 T +64 9 373 4958 E [email protected]
ROTORUA 1220 Eruera St, Rotorua 3010
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WELLINGTON Level 2, West Wing, Wellington Railway Station, 2 Bunny St, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
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CHRISTCHURCH Level 2, Otakaro Building, University of Canterbury, Dovedale Ave, PO Box 13824, Christchurch 8141
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